You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Fairlawn.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Fairlawn accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Fairlawn do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Fairlawn that’s open today: Ambassador Baptist Church , Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast) , Feed the Fridge: Fort Place

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Fairlawn for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Fairlawn for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Fairlawn, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
86 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
Info
Bread for the City is here to make sure your table is full this holiday season. To receive a holiday meal, you need to be a DC resident and provide ID.

Holiday Helpings meals are available for pick-up at both our NW and SE pantries:

November 2–25 Monday through Friday from 9 AM–3 PM Closed Wednesday, Nov 11 in observance of Veterans Day
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Open now!
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Bread for the City is here to make sure your table is full this holiday season. To receive a holiday meal, you need to be a DC resident and provide ID.

Holiday Helpings meals are available for pick-up at both our NW and SE pantries:

November 2–25 Monday through Friday from 9 AM–3 PM Closed Wednesday, Nov 11 in observance of Veterans Day

Next Monday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
9:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ambassador Baptist Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.41 mi
Info

There will be no food distribution on the fourth week of December because of the holidays
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:00 am–10:30 am
Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)
8:00 am–10:30 am
Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)
8:00 am–10:30 am
8:00 am–10:30 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
1408 Minnesota Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-1993
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Food pantry (groceries)
Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)
23 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.14 mi
Info

DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM. * Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration. * We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
Turkey giveaway: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Turkeys and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No ID or registration required.

Next Monday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2375 Elvans Road Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/markets/
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Fairlawn.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Family & Medical Counseling Service
14 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.68 mi
Info
Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below) Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open. one must qualify to receive food at this location please call ahed to confirm qualifications

TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid TEFAP Income Requirements: DC TEFAP Income Requirements Extenstions 234 or 219 **Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch from 12-1); By Appointment Only Thu: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch 12-1); By Appointment Only
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Monday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Monday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Monday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Tuesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
2041 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 889-7900
https://www.fmcsinc.org/prevention-support-services/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park Naylor Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.71 mi
Info
The Park Naylor Community Center serves residents of the Park Naylor Apartments and surrounding community. Operated by Community Services Foundation, it partners with DC Central Kitchen to provide prepared meals and nutrition programming. No dedicated grocery pantry or client‑choice food distribution has been confirmed at this time.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:15 pm–1:45 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:15 pm–1:45 pm
Next Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:15 pm–1:45 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:15 pm–1:45 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
2574 Naylor Road SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 575-2544
https://www.csfnd.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Little Lights Hopkins Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.77 mi
Info
Little Lights Urban Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Washington, DC since 1995, hosts a USDA summer food service site at the Hopkins Center through a partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, providing free healthy meals and snacks to local youth. The center is part of Little Lights' broader network of community programs that offer year-round after-school tutoring, mentoring, academic enrichment, and family support for children, youth, and families in under-resourced neighborhoods east of the river.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1000 12th Street SE
Rear Basement
Washington, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 548-4021
https://littlelights.org/
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Community fridge
Feed the Fridge: Fort Place
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
This free, outdoor community fridge/pantry is operated by local volunteers and open 24/7. It is filled with 100 meals every morning.
Schedule
Open now!
Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Tomorrow
Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Next Monday
Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
every day
Location
1901 Fort Place Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
https://feedthefridge.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Allen Chapel AME
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Friday
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Fri, November 27th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
9:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
2439 Ainger Place Southeast
Garfield Heights, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 610-7250
http://acamec.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emmanuel Baptist Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.07 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm
Wed, December 16th (next month)
3:00 pm
Wed, January 20th (in 2 months)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
2409 Ainger Place Southeast
Garfield Heights, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(301) 266-1610
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
PJ's Barbers & Stylists — Thanksgiving Community Dinner
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.95 mi
Info
A community Thanksgiving dinner organized by PJ's Barbers & Stylists.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Sat, November 21st (next week)
5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location
2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-3195
https://www.pjshairdc.com/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Fairlawn accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Fairlawn do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Fairlawn that’s open today: Ambassador Baptist Church, Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast), Feed the Fridge: Fort Place
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Fairlawn for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Fairlawn for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Fairlawn, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.